Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime and terrible
Pope Leo, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28
Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. announces to block Hormuz today
U.S. Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday
The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations
2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes by attack drones... and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones, the Ukrainian army said. Russia's Defence Ministry accused Kyiv of nearly 2,000 breaches of its own.
Russia ready to supply gas to the EU if it has a surplus, says reports
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. However, Europe will find a way to buy gas even if Russia does not supply it, says Mr. Peskov
Indonesia's BMKG says sky object likely rocket debris, not missile
Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a glowing object seen crossing the sky ...
Indonesian lawmaker urges better support for border immigration staff
An Indonesian lawmaker is calling for higher allowances and improved infrastructure for immigration officers stationed ...
Minister pushes timely completion of Sekolah Rakyat phase 2
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has called for the acceleration of phase two construction under the tuition-free ...
Indonesian women urged to support national development through family
Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifatul Choiri Fauzi called on Indonesian women to uphold ...
KAI adopts B40 biodiesel, prepares for B50 transition
State-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has adopted green energy across all its locomotives and ...
Jakarta backs invasive catfish crackdown for ecosystem safety
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung backed a citywide crackdown on suckermouth catfish, citing risks to aquatic ecosystems ...
Indonesia food security holds firm amid global pressure
Indonesias strategic staple food security remains intact despite geopolitical tensions and El Nio risks, ...
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Prabowo vows lifelong support for pencak silat development
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to continue supporting the development of pencak silatmartial arts ...
Prabowo to meet Putin in Moscow over geopolitics, energy concerns
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to travel to Moscow this week for talks with Russian President Vladimir ...
An audit report on the imports had cited irregularities in procedures, such as changing tender deadlines and alleged favour to certain suppliers
Ministry deploys 400 pumps, pledges more to shield crops from El Nino
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the ministry has prepared 400 water pump units to support agricultural ...
Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability at regional and international levels
Minister urges regions to reactivate fire volunteers
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged regional governments to reactivate Fire Care Community (MPA) ...
OIKN taps local residents to rid new capital of malaria and dengue
The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) is preparing local communities to serve as the frontline in efforts to make ...
India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
Chiraiya, which has drawn an audience of millions, has prompted conversations on social media around consent and misogyny.
U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operation
Iran strongly rejected Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV
Mourners bid farewell to Lebanese state security personnel killed in Israeli strike
Hezbollah slams planned Lebanese talks with Israel as strikes kills 10
The move exacerbates domestic divisions at a time when Lebanon most needs solidarity and internal unity to face Israel's aggression and preserve civil peace, says Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah in a statement
Prabowo concludes multi-decade tenure as PB IPSI chairperson
President Prabowo Subianto has decided to conclude his multi-decade tenure as general chairperson of the Executive ...
Indonesia considers EV incentives with industry, regulators
Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government is discussing electric vehicle ...
RI opens opportunities for research collaboration with Qatar
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is opening up opportunities for collaboration with Qatar in ...
Indonesia promotes human rights through EU dialogue
Indonesia will continue to promote human rights while strengthening cooperation with the European Union through ...
Energy efficiency key to bolstering energy security : Council
The National Energy Council emphasized that energy efficiency is one of the strategic instruments to strengthen ...
U.S. official denies report Washington agreed to unfreeze Iran assets
Tehran earlier said any agreement on a permanent end to fighting must include the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian assets and an end to Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
BRIN researcher develops sourdough from local red rice
A researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Center for Food Technology and Process Research ...
Prabowo wants pencak silat to be contested in Olympics
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed support for pencak silat martial arts to become one of the sports contested in ...
U.K. pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after U.S. opposition
Under the deal, Britain would retain control of the strategically important military base on Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease that preserves U.S. operations there
Tourism Ministry moves to bolster Bali's accommodation governance
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is moving to strengthen the management of Balis tourism accommodations by ...
Indonesia sees strong industry push for green steel transition
Indonesias Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the domestic steel industry has shown strong ...
Need synergy to end violence against Down syndrome children: Ministry
Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said that synergy between the government, ...
Indonesia focuses on wellness tourism to boost arrivals: Ministry
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa stated that wellness tourism has become one of the ministrys priority ...
Gov't accelerates recovery of disaster-affected MSMEs through MBG
The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) said it is accelerating the economic recovery of ...
Indonesia boosts development in border areas, minister affirms
Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian reaffirmed the Indonesian government's commitment to boosting ...
Govt suspends foreign-invested resort construction on Maratua Island
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs has temporarily suspended the construction of a foreign-invested resort owned ...
Soekarno-Hatta police expose scam admin recruitment ring to Laos
The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police uncovered a recruitment syndicate for online fraudsters (scammers) to Laos, disguised ...
Indonesia calls for global standards in music royalty governance
The Indonesian government called on international organizations to establish global standards for the governance of ...
RI President's visit to Russia awaits official confirmation
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to Russia in the near future ...
Forest area task force recovers Rp371 trillion in state assets
The Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH Task Force) has successfully recovered state assets totaling Rp371.1 ...
Indonesia recovers over $21 billion in forest assets: Prabowo
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the Forest Area Enforcement (PKH) Task Force has reclaimed state assets ...
Ten Indian nationals indicted in U.S. for visa fraud conspiracy
They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores
Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian delegation in Pakistan for talks with U.S., Vance en route
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to have the Strait of Hormuz open with or without Irans cooperation
Iran has 'no cards' beyond Strait of Hormuz control, says Trump ahead of talks in Islamabad
The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate! - U.S. Presidents post on Truth Social read
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in West Asian countries during Iran war
This was not about a training mission or exercises, but about support in building a modern air defence system that can actually work, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Indonesia targets 15,000 homes for renovation in border, remote areas
Indonesia plans to renovate about 15,000 uninhabitable homesin border and remote regions, reinforcing its push ...
Indonesia's sacrifice in Lebanon and peacekeeping paradox
It is arguably safe to say that only a handful of Indonesians could point to Adchit al-Qusayr or Bani Hayyan on a world ...
Indonesian govt backs Aceh polytechnic to train global nurses
Indonesias Ministry for the Protection of Migrant Workers (P2MI) is supporting a health polytechnic in Aceh to ...
Prabowo praises task force for reclaiming forest assets
President Prabowo Subianto on Friday praised the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force (PKH) for recovering hundreds of ...
Indonesia rolls out measles shots for health workers
Indonesias Health Ministry has begun administering measles-rubella (MR) vaccines to medical personnel and health ...
Indonesia pushes export diversification via I-EAEU FTA
Indonesia is pushing to diversify export markets by accelerating the implementation of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic ...
Prabowo stresses law enforcement to protect state assets
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said law enforcement is key to protecting and managing state assets for public ...
Indonesian govt regains 5 million hectares of forest land
The Indonesian government has regained control of more than 5 million hectares of forest land from palm oil plantation ...
Govt to use state asset recovery for schools, housing repair: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said Friday that funds recovered from administrative fines and state asset seizures will be ...
Indonesia's Health Ministry reviews near baby mix-up in Bandung
Indonesia's Health Ministry said a near baby mix-up at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, West Java, is being ...
Indonesia, Russia strengthen economic cooperation through WGTII
Indonesia and Russia agreed to strengthen economic ties through the signing of a protocol from the 7th Indonesia-Russia ...
Indonesia eyes Middle East to reduce steel export reliance
Indonesia is seeking to diversify its steel export markets to reduce reliance on a single destination and strengthen ...
President Prabowo appoints new Ombudsman members
President Prabowo Subianto appointed nine members of the Indonesian Ombudsman for the 20262031 term at the State ...
Indonesian Ambassador to Oman, Yemen vows stronger ties
Indonesian Ambassador to Oman and Yemen Andi Rahadian on Friday pledged to strengthen bilateral relations with both ...
Indonesia targets end of open dumping by July 2026
The Indonesian government has set a July 2026 deadline for regional governments to end open dumping practices, ...
Indonesia, Philippines strengthen defense cooperation
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have agreed to strengthen ...
West Papua seeks Chinese investment for Rendani Airport upgrade
The West Papua provincial government is exploring a partnership with Chinese investors to accelerate the upgrade of ...
Indonesian researcher develops eco-friendly fertilizer method
Deni Swantomo, a researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed an eco-friendly method ...
BKPM boosts Tanjung Carat Port to improve logistics efficiency
Indonesias Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is ...
Jakarta plans local regulation to support child online safety rule
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo announced plans to issue a governors regulation (Pergub) to support the ...
Six Air Force jets escort Prabowo's flight to Magelang
Four F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and two KAI T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft escorted the Presidential Aircraft, Indonesia ...
Indonesia's PHE targets 595,000 bpd oil output in 2026
Indonesia's state-owned energy firm PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) is targeting oil production of 595,000 barrels ...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russian oil sanctions to be reimposed after Iran ceasefire
The United States eased some oil sanctions on Russia last month to tackle surging energy costs caused by West Asia war
East Kalimantan expands modern public transport system
The East Kalimantan Provincial Government is gradually modernizing public mass transportation services across several ...
Prabowo marks TNI AU anniversary with in-flight tribute to pilots
President Prabowo Subianto marked the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) on Thursday (April 9) by ...
Minister backs Kendari's rise as Asia-Pacific creative economy hub
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya voiced support for Kendari,Southeast Sulawesi, to develop into a ...
Minister vows to wipe out drug trafficking in prisons
Indonesian Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to eradicating ...
Palu SEZ explores Czech investment through embassy talks
Indonesias Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Central Sulawesi is exploring investment ...
Prabowo launchs EV plant in Magelang, targets higher local content
President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday inaugurated Indonesias first commercial electric vehicle (EV) ...
Govt pushes water taxi, pier development to support Bali's tourism
The Ministry of Transportation is pushing for the rapid development of water taxis and piers in Bali to enhance ...
Indonesia cuts open dumping, pushes faster reduction
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Indonesia has reduced open dumping at landfills to 69 percent in early ...
Indonesia sees Q1 growth at 5.5 percent despite global risks
Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia expects first-quarter 2026 growth of at least ...
Pakistan prepares for U.S.-Iran talks with anxiety
Iran's Supreme Leader says does not seek war in written message
We did not seek war and we do not want it, Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in the message read out on state TV
Indonesia downplays World Bank growth cut to 4.7 percent
Indonesias top economic official played down the World Banks downgrade of the countrys 2026 growth ...
Govt outlines strategy to expand digital infrastructure
The Communication and Digital Ministry has outlined its strategy to expand digital infrastructure by 2029 by advancing ...
Indonesia strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Indonesia on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli strikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, including Beirut, saying the ...
Netanyahu authorises direct talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'
Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire, an official said; U.S. V-P Vance to lead talks in Islamabad
Frozen shrimp lead East Kalimantan exports in Q1
Frozen tiger prawns and frozen pink shrimp have emerged as top export commodities in East Kalimantan's fisheries ...
Indonesia secures naphtha supplies amid Middle East disruption
Indonesia has secured naphtha supplies from India, Africa, and the United States to mitigate disruptions caused by the ...
